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Introduction to Research Data Management

This course provides a general overview of key data management issues, highlights the key questions researchers need to consider, and provides information about the various resources and services available to assist them.

Course details

This course offers a general introduction to the following topics:

- What is research data management, and why is it important?

- The University of Oxford’s Policy on the Management of Research Data and Records: what researchers need to know

- Funding body requirements: what researchers need to do

- Data management planning

- Managing data during the lifetime of a project

Secure storage and backing up

Data documentation

- What happens to data at the end of a project?

Data preservation and sharing

Intellectual property issues and licensing

Oxford University platforms supporting research data management

- Further resources: where to find out more

Intended for

DPhil students and postdoctoral research staff who are currently, or are about to become, responsible for research project data management.

Number of places

30

course leader

Dr Meriel Patrick, Analyst and Training Officer, IT Services

Date/Time

TBC for the 2015-16 academic year

Venue

TBC for the 2015-16 academic year

RDf Skills

C1, C2

The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) provides a framework for planning and supporting the personal, professional and career development of graduate students and research staff. See the the following for more details: